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Gaming  Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Second Official Trailer Released

Following the announcement of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance in February, Atlus has now released the second official trailer for the game. In case you missed it, this will be the "definitive version" of Shin Megami Tensei V - featuring a brand new storyline, new locations, new demons to add to your team and new choices to make. Here's some additional PR: The game's release date was also shifted last month from 21st June to 14th June 2024 (one week earlier). Anyone who has already pre-ordered a copy online doesn't have to worry, as the updated release date will be automatically adjusted.
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PS1/2  Cult Classic PS2 Horror Game from 2006 Could Potentially Get a Remaster

Rule of Rose, a cult-classic PlayStation 2 title from 2006, may be getting a remaster. While horror franchises like Fatal Frame and Silent Hill rose in popularity in the 2000s, Sony asked developer Punchline to create a survival horror title for the PlayStation 2. This led to Rule of Rose, which featured gameplay focused on puzzle solving and surviving combat scenarios. After release, Rule of Rose received a cult-following, with some believing it to be among the best PS2 survival horror games. Fans appreciated the game's unique art direction, story, and creative risks that made it stand out from other survival horror games of its time. Despite the praise gamers had for it, the title was banned in the UK for its themes of violence and...
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Cinema  Christian Bale's Tattooed Frankenstein's Monster Revealed in New Image From The Bride

Maggie Gyllenhaal shared a first look at a tattooed Christian Bale as Frankenstein's Monster on her Instagram page for her upcoming film, The Bride. Gyllenhaal's black and white camera test photo shows Bale slicking his hair back with one hand while exposing his stitched-together chest with the other revealing a tattoo across his chest. Upon first glance, the slightly obscured tattoo appears to be the word "hope" inscribed in cursive — echoing similar vibes to Jared Leto's "damaged" Joker forehead tattoo from David Ayer's Suicide Squad. The tattoo could also be something else entirely — Penelope? — considering part of Bale's jacket obfuscates the rest of his chest. Regardless, the subject matter of Bale's tattoo — be it part of a name...
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RELEASE Homebrew  uLaunch - custom, open source Nintendo Switch HOME menu reimplementation

uLaunch uLaunch is a custom, open-source Nintendo Switch HOME menu replacement/reimplementation! This isn't some kind of HOME menu extension, injection, patch, etc.: uLaunch is an entire reimplementation (of key components), 100% open-source! For more detailed information, check uLaunch's GitHub repository: https://github.com/XorTroll/uLaunch Releases: https://github.com/XorTroll/uLaunch/releases/latest Let uLaunch be the HOME menu Nintendo never bothered to make!
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Front-page  MisterFPGA has been updated to include an official release for its Nintendo 64 core

The highly popular and accurate FPGA hardware, MisterFGPA, has received today a brand new update with a long-awaited feature, or rather, a new core for hardcore players to enjoy, with the N64 core. For the unaware, an FPGA stands for Field Programmable Gate Arrays, which in layman's terms means that the hardware is made up of a wide variety of "arrays" that allow the programmer to modify the way in which the hardware itself works, basically reconfiguring the hardware to achieve or meet certain requirements, and in some cases, to mimic other hardware, which in the case of the MisterFPGA, it mimics the original hardware of several video game consoles through "cores", which are developed by many contributors and cover a wide range of...
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Palworld gets a teaser for a fanmade Pokemon mod, Nintendo takes it down in mere hours

With the overwhelmingly positive reception that Palworld has gotten the past few couple of days, the surge of mods for the game was more than expected, and of course, given the obvious comparisons between Palworld and Pokemon floating around, a Pokemon mod for Palworld was only a matter of time. ToastedShoes teased a brand new Pokemon mod for Palworld on his Twitter account on January 22nd, 2024, with the mod showcasing a player mod that changes the main character to Ash Ketchum of the Pokemon anime series, as well as changing the "Pal" creatures from Palworld into actual Pokemon 3D models. However, it didn't take long for Nintendo to catch up to this. Just mere hours after the Twitter teaser post was made, Nintendo sent a full DMCA...
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"Resident Evil 2 Remake" gets a fully playable fixed camera mod

The Resident Evil 2 Remake released back in 2019 to high acclaim, with the incredible features that the RE Engine brings to the table, which was previously used in Resident Evil 7, it's high quality visuals, audio and retelling of the original and beloved Resident Evil 2 story that many still hold as one of the best in the series. However, while many enjoyed the title, there were still some that wished Capcom still gave Resident Evil 2 a proper fixed-camera treatment for a Remake, something akin to that of the Resident Evil (1) Remake. The RE2 Remake didn't offer any option for fixed cameras, sadly, but when the developers don't offer such options, the fans are always there to pick up the work. A brand-new mod has been released over...
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Homebrew  Nintendo Switch mods downloader app, SimpleModDownloader, gets major update

First launched last year, SimpleModDownloader is a Nintendo Switch homebrew, developed by GBAtemp member @PoloNX, that allows you to download mods from gamebanana directly to your Nintendo Switch. The developer has just released a major update to the app which has been rewritten from scratch and utilizes a new version of Borealis for the UI. Some of the new changes include: Here's the changelog, which is quite extensive, and I may have surely missed some things Rewritten app from scratch using Borealis. Transitioned to a new build tool: CMake. Added a new page to preview the mod. Implemented detection to check if a mod is compatible with SimpleModDownloader. Added a fix to prevent a crash that occurred when the mod contained special...
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New featurette video for the "Fallout" series showcases interviews and behind the scenes footage

The upcoming "Fallout" series, premiering on Prime Video, got a brand-new video today in the form of a featurette, with interviews with the showrunners, cast and director, as well as showcasing a whole set of behind the scenes footage for the series. The video gives a look at new scenes from the series, and gives a brief explanation about some of the more important character that the series will focus on, like Lucy, the Ghoul, and other characters. The series will premiere on Prime Video on April 11th, 2024, with all episodes being available the same day.
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Dead Cells Lives On In Dev's Faster-Paced, Multiplayer Successor, Windblown

Windblown's fast, flashy combat and seemingly lighthearted aura are what first caught my eye. In its trailer, anthropomorphic animal heroes move like lightning and slash through enemies with swords and daggers. Innocent slacking during a training session turns into a war cry as a bulky enemy effortlessly slices through a teammate, red splashing onto the battlefield as you rush in for the final blow. Like Dead Cells, the previous game from developer Motion Twin, it excited me with what looked to be responsive, creative gameplay with a dark underbelly waiting to be discovered through environmental storytelling. At GDC 2024, GameSpot took a sneak peek at Windblown and spoke to Motion Twin about its inspirations and what the team aimed to...
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Gaming  30 Years Later, Final Fantasy 6 is Still a Perfect Time Capsule for the Franchise

Thirty years ago today, Square unleashed Final Fantasy 6 upon the world, revolutionizing both the franchise and the role-playing game genre. Not only would Final Fantasy 6 end up being the last game in the series to utilize 2D sprite-based graphics, but it would also be the first game in the series to feature direction from someone other than Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi. As a result, Final Fantasy 6 represents a monumental turning point for the franchise, signaling the passing of the torch from the first generation of creators to the new luminaries behind the Final Fantasy games. Essentially, Final Fantasy 6 is the end of an era. But the title also represents the pinnacle of the series' first 7 years of existence...
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Gaming  Once Human Preview: Hands On With Steam’s 11th Most-Wanted Game

In my Once Human demo, things got really weird when I wanted to ride the bus. And that's because the bus had legs. In a post-apocalyptic open world where an outbreak of cosmic energy called Stardust has sent everything a little wacky, even the public transport is bonkers. Once Human is currently Steam's 11th most-wishlisted game – a multiplayer open-world survival game in which players can battle creatures or each other, build and defend shared territories, indulge in OTT combat or just chill with friends at their base. Ahead of its final closed beta test (which starts April 3) and planned Q3 launch, the development team at Starry Studio gave me a private glimpse at what's to come. But first, back to the bus. Once Human's monsters are...
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News  World of Warcraft: Dragonflight - Season 4 Release Date

World of Warcraft: Dragonflight is approaching the final phase of its lifecycle, bringing an end to the dragon-filled adventures players have become accustomed to and making way for the next installment in the MMO, The War Within. Before it takes its final bow, the current expansion has one more season left for players to enjoy, with changes to its dungeons, raids, and endgame content and progression to keep players busy. Here is when Season 4 releases and what kind of content will be included. World of Warcraft: Dragonflight Season 4 Release Date World of Warcraft: Dragonflight Season 4 will officially begin on April 23, and will run until the release of the next expansion, which is set to release later this year. With this new...
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News  Microsoft Announces Xbox Game Pass April 2024 Wave 1 Lineup

Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Game Pass in April 2024. Highlights include Lego 2K Drive, EA Sports PGA Tour, and Harold Halibut. PSA: Game Pass memberships are also 10% off right now at Target. Out today, April 2, is Superhot: Mind Control Delete (Cloud, Console, and PC), which returns to the Game Pass library. Tomorrow, April 3, Lego 2K Drive (Cloud and Console) hits Game Pass. IGN's review returned an 8/10: We said: "LEGO 2K Drive is a wild and whimsical all-ages kart racer with an incredible custom vehicle creation tool that's just about worth the price of admission alone." Two games hit Game Pass on April 4: Lil Gator Game (Cloud, Console, and PC), and EA Sports PGA Tour (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) via...
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Gaming  The Pitch-Perfect Storytelling Of Final Fantasy VI’s Opera, And How The Pixel Remaster Missed A Note

When reminiscing on Final Fantasy VI, what first comes to mind? It's possible your answer is Kefka's iconic maniacal laugh, or a final boss battle that makes you dance madly, or searching for friends in a world of ruin. But somewhere in that mix—and for many, probably foremost—is the majestic-yet-silly Opera House scene. On the surface, it's strange that the Opera House is, for many fans, the most revered part of the notably melancholic Final Fantasy VI. The musical performance is pretty set dressing on a plot device to get our party an airship while driving home Celes and Locke's relationship on the side; there's no plot relevance to the big to-do of performing an opera. Further, the main point of tension revolves around the...
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Gaming  The Biggest Game Releases Of April 2024

After a blockbuster Q1 period of highly anticipated new releases, April feels like a good time to catch your breath when you look at what's out this month. That's not to say that it's going to be an entirely chill month as there are some intriguing new titles to look forward to, but if you're wanting to scratch a few games off of your backlog list, now is the time to get cracking. So what is on the horizon for April? Metroidvania fans will be in their element with several games this month, ranging from a biological journey inside of a faithful pooch to an African odyssey to restore order to a world where the dead deserve to rest in piece. Then there's Children of the Sun, a slick puzzle game where you have to figure out how to use a...
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Gaming  Turn a Small Area Into a PC Gamer’s Paradise

Any space can become the perfect PC gamer's paradise, no matter how small it is. With these tips in mind, you'll be able to make the most of any tiny space. For PC gamers, there's no space more sacred than their gaming area. It's the battleground where they engage in epic quests, nail-biting tournaments, and immersive roleplaying experiences. But what if you don't have a vast expanse to create your dream gaming den? Fear not, because size doesn't matter when it comes to creating a gaming paradise. It's all about how you use the space. If you're a PC gamer who's short on room but big on passion, consider these tips to maximize your gaming nook. Optimizing Space Before you can even think about how to design such a small space, you need...
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Gaming  Could Xbox Soon Become The Next Dreamcast?

Xbox is having a hard time right now, and you don't need to be a genius to see it. Earlier this year we saw the console giant lay off almost 2000 workers with little explanation, while its studio acquisitions are yet to bear fruit worthy of competing with PlayStation. It has huge exclusives on the horizon, but the writing is on the wall that Microsoft will soon shift its strategy from the consoles it has traded on for decades to a service-based ecosystem and its own software. Microsoft's games, as we've seen from recent ports of Hi-Fi Rush and Pentiment alongside future plans for Sea of Thieves and Grounded, are being given a new lease of life on rival hardware in a clear attempt to recoup costs that perhaps Game Pass simply isn't...
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Gaming  Stardew Valley 1.6 is here to remind you why the game is here to stay

When Stardew Valley first came out in 2016, it was positioned as a Harvest Moon-like. The comparison was the only way at the time to describe a low-stakes farming simulator with a village of locals to meet and perhaps marry. It's difficult to remember that now, in an era where "cozy gaming" has taken on a life of its own and "wholesome" games have their own showcases with hundreds of thousands of viewers, but Stardew was released into a different world. And then it made this one. Its latest major content release, the 1.6 update, is a testament to the game's longevity in the genre that it shaped. Stardew Valley was a huge success when it launched; it sold a million copies in two months, and as of 2024, that number is 30 million...
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Editorial  Making Pokemon Emerald my own one tweak at a time

In the month of March I had such lofty ideals, as I often do. I said to myself "I really want to beat Skyrim", and I really did want to. I got the game downloaded, and as I sat through Brynjolf's iconic monologue in the ever-romantic horse-drawn carriage ride, a further intrusive thought emerged. I don't know where it came from, and I don't know why it appeared as I watched a man try to escape captivity and shortly thereafter get shot by an Imperial arrow. I wanted to make a Pokemon Emerald ROM hack. In that moment I closed the game and jumped onto Google, so instead of my usual jaunt of talking about old games and discovering a few new gems for my collection, I wanted to instead take some time to talk about my first real dive into the...
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